World Sea Turtle Day: Celebrating 100 million years of majesty
These majestic creatures have witnessed epochs come and go, surviving the mass extinction event that wiped out dinosaurs, yet their existence is now hanging by a thread. The ancient lineage and ecological importance of sea turtles make their conservation a global imperative. Read more here.
Australian experts help save zebra sharks and maugean skates with clever breeding programs
Australians are behind two successful breeding programs aimed at saving a duo of endangered sea creatures — the zebra shark and maugean skate. Read more here.
Upcoming pre-elections roundtables to address marine priorities
The event will feature a panel of distinguished experts who will share their insights and respond to questions from the audience. The aim is to highlight key issues that should be addressed in political manifestos to drive positive change in ocean and coastal management. Read more here.
Bermuda charity supports ocean conservation campaign
A Bermudian-based environmental charity has joined Greenpeace in calling for protections for the high seas to be enshrined into law. Read more here.
New research finds most of the world’s largest marine protected areas have inadequate protection
In a setback to efforts to conserve 30 percent of the ocean by 2030, a third of the world’s largest MPAs allow destructive practices like mining and commercial fishing, while others are “paper parks” with no formal conservation measures. Read more here.